Distances Between Cities in United Kingdom
Total Cities
250
Continent
Europe
Country Code
GB
Major Cities in United Kingdom
London
Population: 9.0M
51.51°N, -0.13°E
Birmingham
Population: 1.2M
52.48°N, -1.90°E
Glasgow
Population: 626K
55.87°N, -4.26°E
Manchester
Population: 569K
53.48°N, -2.24°E
Sheffield
Population: 557K
53.38°N, -1.47°E
Leeds
Population: 536K
53.80°N, -1.55°E
Edinburgh
Population: 515K
55.95°N, -3.20°E
Liverpool
Population: 497K
53.41°N, -2.98°E
Bristol
Population: 479K
51.46°N, -2.60°E
Cardiff
Population: 372K
51.48°N, -3.18°E
Leicester
Population: 369K
52.64°N, -1.13°E
Bradford
Population: 366K
53.79°N, -1.75°E
Belfast
Population: 348K
54.60°N, -5.93°E
Coventry
Population: 345K
52.41°N, -1.51°E
Brent
Population: 329K
51.55°N, -0.30°E
Birkenhead
Population: 325K
53.39°N, -3.01°E
Nottingham
Population: 324K
52.95°N, -1.15°E
Islington
Population: 319K
51.54°N, -0.10°E
Reading
Population: 318K
51.46°N, -0.97°E
Kingston upon Hull
Population: 314K
53.74°N, -0.34°E
Preston
Population: 313K
53.76°N, -2.70°E
Swansea
Population: 300K
51.62°N, -3.94°E
Newcastle upon Tyne
Population: 300K
54.97°N, -1.61°E
Southend-on-Sea
Population: 295K
51.54°N, 0.71°E
Brighton
Population: 277K
50.83°N, -0.14°E
Derby
Population: 270K
52.92°N, -1.48°E
Southampton
Population: 270K
50.90°N, -1.40°E
Wolverhampton
Population: 264K
52.59°N, -2.12°E
Plymouth
Population: 260K
50.37°N, -4.14°E
Stoke-on-Trent
Population: 258K
53.00°N, -2.19°E
Popular Routes in United Kingdom
| Route | Driving Distance | Drive Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London to Edinburgh | 694 km (431 miles) | ~8h 41min | View Details → |
| London to Brent | 18 km (11 miles) | ~18min | View Details → |
| London to Islington | 4 km (2 miles) | ~4min | View Details → |
| London to City of Westminster | 1 km (1 miles) | ~1min | View Details → |
| London to Bexley | 28 km (17 miles) | ~28min | View Details → |
| London to Archway | 10 km (6 miles) | ~10min | View Details → |
| London to Sutton | 25 km (16 miles) | ~25min | View Details → |
| London to Croydon | 20 km (12 miles) | ~20min | View Details → |
| London to Ilford | 21 km (13 miles) | ~21min | View Details → |
| London to Slough | 46 km (29 miles) | ~46min | View Details → |
| London to Enfield Town | 22 km (14 miles) | ~22min | View Details → |
| London to Harrow | 22 km (14 miles) | ~22min | View Details → |
| London to Tottenham | 15 km (9 miles) | ~15min | View Details → |
| London to Watford | 35 km (22 miles) | ~35min | View Details → |
| London to Walthamstow | 17 km (11 miles) | ~17min | View Details → |
| London to Dagenham | 29 km (18 miles) | ~29min | View Details → |
| London to Becontree | 25 km (16 miles) | ~25min | View Details → |
| London to Romford | 32 km (20 miles) | ~32min | View Details → |
| London to Wembley | 18 km (11 miles) | ~18min | View Details → |
| London to Grays | 43 km (27 miles) | ~43min | View Details → |
Distance Matrix - Top Cities
| From \ To | London | Birmingham | Glasgow | Manchester | Sheffield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | - | 211 km | 722 km | 353 km | 307 km |
| Birmingham | 211 km | - | 548 km | 147 km | 136 km |
| Glasgow | 722 km | 548 km | - | 399 km | 445 km |
| Manchester | 353 km | 147 km | 399 km | - | 68 km |
| Sheffield | 307 km | 136 km | 445 km | 68 km | - |
Note: Distances shown are driving distance estimates. For exact routes, use GPS navigation.
Travel Distances in United Kingdom
United Kingdom has 250 major cities in our database, making it easy to calculate distances between any two locations within the country. Whether you're planning a domestic trip or analyzing logistics, our distance calculator provides accurate estimates for both driving and straight-line distances.
The geography of United Kingdom influences travel distances significantly. Located in Europe, the country's road infrastructure connects major urban centers with varying degrees of directness. Driving distances typically exceed straight-line distances by 20-40% due to the road network's adaptation to local terrain and urban development patterns.
Use our calculator to find distances between any cities in United Kingdom. Each calculation provides driving distance estimates, straight-line measurements, and approximate travel times based on typical highway speeds. For international routes from United Kingdom, browse our collection of cross-border distance calculations.